Marine Parade Remediation

  • Project typeCivil Services
  • Project value$1,000,000
  • Contractor nameBASEC Engineering
  • Completion Date31 May 2026
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What's happening?

Clarence Valley Council is undertaking upgrade works along Marine Parade, Yamba, to address road deterioration and improve stormwater drainage.
The road has been damaged by the March 2022 flooding disaster and ongoing severe weather. This caused:

  • Holes and sinking under the south part of Marine Parade
  • The edge of the road moving sideways and down
  • The road surface breaking, needing lots of temporary fixes

To make the road safe and improve drainage, we need to remove three Pandanus trees. For every three trees removed, we will plant one new tree.

Timeline

  • December 2025 - February 2026: Community notification and engagement
  • Mid February 2026: Construction to commence following NSW/QLD school holidays
  • May 2026: Completion and restoration of the site

 

Benefits

  • Repair damage to meet AGRN1012 standards for stability and long-term design.Improve stormwater management and fix road design issues.

  • Provide safe pedestrian access and explore options for shared use. 

  • Maintain visual appeal, noting that some trees along Marine Parade will be removed. 

  • Strengthen the road against future severe weather and coastal erosion to reduce emergency repairs. 

  • Minimise ongoing maintenance needs.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Tree replacement

Council will plant nine new pandanus trees (3:1 replacement ratio) to maintain and enhance the coastal landscape.

Noise

High noise-generating activities (e.g. saw cutting/ mulching) would be restricted to no longer than 3-hour consecutive blocks, with a 1-hour break in between. Contractors will liaise with The Kiosk café to avoid peak café times. 

Vibration

Vibration roller use to be restricted to no longer than 3-hour consecutive blocks, with a 1-hour break in between. Contractor to liaise with The Kiosk café to avoid peak café times.

Traffic access

During road pavement works, Marine Parade would need to be temporarily closed. Essential Light Vehicles will continue to have access during shift, with onsite traffic management (as per Technical manual v6.1, 2022) as necessary. Heavy vehicles may need to be restricted to either side of the construction shift. Access for essential vehicles (light and heavy) is to be restored by the end of each shift. Emergency vehicles, services are to be made accessible as required during works. 

 

 

Location

Marine Parade, Yamba   View Map

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Contact details

Chris Brophy - Disaster Recovery Project Engineer
chris.brophy@clarence.nsw.gov.au
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